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Opening the main menu
Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. ...

Look well ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you. Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces fuel consumption. ...

Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance needs to be overcome. ...